Rank 1Ubani Midtown
Midtown
4.9 out of 5 on Google
A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an evening out, and describe a cozy room, though some mention slow or uneven service.
16 rated Eastern European restaurants
Best Eastern European Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Eastern European restaurants across 10 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 16 rated Eastern European restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 10 neighborhoods. Ubani Midtown in Midtown leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (3).
Prices run from $$ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, casual, modern, and intimate. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Eastern European Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2SAPERAVI UES
Upper East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant on the Upper East Side. Insider tip: Happy Hour: M-F 2 PM 6 PM. Outdoor patio available. Locations at 245 E. 14th St. (2nd Ave), 1712 2nd Ave (89th St), and 410 Amsterdam Ave (W. 80th). Known for its shkmeruli.
Rank 3SAPERAVI UWS
Upper West Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant on the Upper West Side. Known for its shkmeruli.
Rank 4Cheeseboat Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers suggest it for an evening out, come for the food, and mention friendly service.
Rank 5The History Restaurant
Hell's Kitchen4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Eastern European restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for an evening out, and put the food first.
Rank 6Veselka Grand Central Terminal
Midtown4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Chama Mama
Upper West Side4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers describe a cozy room, suggest it for a date, and mention evenings here.
Rank 8Mari Vanna
Flatiron4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Eastern European restaurant in Flatiron. Known for its Chef Ilya's Brunch Menu.
Rank 9Russian Vodka Room
Times Square4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers come for the entertainment, single out the food, and praise the service. Known for its Red Caviar with blini.
Rank 10Bohemian Spirit
Upper East Side4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Eastern European restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers come for the food, call it tucked away, and mention brunch here. Insider tip: Order the beef goulash, veal schnitzel or bread dumplings.
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1Ubani Midtown
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Veselka Grand Central Terminal
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3The Russian Tea Room
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
3 spots
Rank 1SAPERAVI UES
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Bohemian Spirit
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Budapest cafe
Indoor/Outdoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1SAPERAVI UWS
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Chama Mama
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1Cheeseboat Hell's Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2The History Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1Mari Vanna
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Russian Vodka Room
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Kafana
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1Sveta
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1Matryoshka
Indoor/Outdoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1Russian Food USA
Indoor3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Eastern European restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Eastern European restaurants on Moodap are Ubani Midtown in Midtown (4.9 stars), SAPERAVI UES in Upper East Side (4.9 stars) and SAPERAVI UWS in Upper West Side (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Eastern European restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 3, followed by Upper East Side (3) and Upper West Side (2).
How does Moodap rank Eastern European restaurants?
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